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Action-packed from start to finish, this dramatic new chapter book version of India's great epic, The Ramayana, will have boys and girls alike on the edge of their seats
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Prince of Fire by Jatinder Verma
Who can defeat the demon king of Lanka and return light to the world? Only Rama, the Prince of Fire, and his friends can save the day in this gripping illustrated chapter book. A faithful but fresh adaptation of the Ramayana, India's unforgettable epic, Prince of Fire is both the perfect introduction to and retelling of the story of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. From cover to cover, nonstop action, courageous heroes and a dastardly villain will keep boys and girls alike on the edge of their seats.
"One of the world's essential texts, presented in an accessible manner" — Kirkus Reviews
"Readers will enjoy the larger-than-life characters, heroic adventures, and sparkling illustrations in this story of good versus evil" — Booklist
"Readers will enjoy the larger-than-life characters, heroic adventures, and sparkling illustrations in this story of good versus evil" — Booklist
Jatinder Verma was born in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. At the age of 14, he moved with his family to the UK as part of the Kenyan Exodus. An acclaimed playwright, Jatinder is Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Tara Arts, the first Asian Theatre Company in the UK. Based in south London, the company opened its newly renovated premises as a dedicated national home for small-scale multicultural productions in 2016. Its work has been described by Sir Richard Eyre as "a terrific synthesis of east and west." Nilesh Mistry was born in Bombay and moved to London in 1975. He studied Illustration at Harrow School of Art and Central St. Martin's School of Art. His work combines a strong foundation in figurative drawing with a fascination for pattern, form and contrast. He has been published extensively, and is also sought after as a portrait artist, product designer and decorative sculptor. Nilesh lives in London, England.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781782853077 |
| ISBN 10 | 1782853073 |
| Title | Prince of Fire |
| Author | Jatinder Verma |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Barefoot Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2015-08-31 |
| Number of pages | 56 |
| Prizes | Winner of NAPRA Nautilus Award 2003 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |